An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic legal consultant to be a part of our Legal Solutions team in London. The team are client facing and work with lawyers and other technology and innovation teams to design and deliver legal solutions.

The Legal Consultant will help drive the design and delivery of the team's portfolio of legal solutions and legal transformation services, including market-leading contract services and solutions for the International Commercial Group. It is a dynamic role that will provide an opportunity to work with key stakeholders within the firm as well as directly with our clients. The primary focus of this role will be on the delivery of legal solutions, legal transformation projects and legal project management services with cross over with process design utilising the latest legal technologies. The successful candidate will work as part of a high-performance team, demonstrating communication and coordination skills and the ability to effectively multi-task and manage stakeholder expectations as well as work directly with clients at client-site.

Key Responsibilities

Bird & Bird's Legal Solutions team comprises legal consultants and solution design experts who work with the firm's lawyers and innovation teams to design and deliver market-leading legal services and solutions for clients across our 32 offices.

• Design legal solutions working with advanced technologies to enhance processes, controls and risk management.
• Deliver complex client projects with technical excellence and a practical, commercial mindset.
• Use emerging legal technologies to improve contract management, digitization and data models.
• Serve as the main client contact, lead meetings, and ensure actions are completed.
• Foster relationships and support knowledge-sharing across stakeholders.
• Scope matters efficiently and select appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to set priorities and agree on solutions.
• Direct current state analysis and future transformation initiatives, managing teams to identify improvements.
• Communicate clearly and confidently at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Adjust processes to fit specific needs and manage risks throughout each matter.
• Coordinate parties across groups and jurisdictions as needed.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and lead lessons learned reviews.
• Monitor fees and handle financial reporting.
• Promote idea sharing and collaborative work.

What you'll bring

• Consulting experience within a professional services environment or similar, enabling independent performance.
• Experience in project management within a law firm or similar setting, also looked upon favourably.
• A growth-mindset and passion for finding better ways of working.
• Dedication to client service and innovation.
• Self-driven with keen attention to detail.
• Strong technical skills, especially Excel.
• Quick to learn legal technology platforms.
• Highly organised; effective prioritisation.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across teams and regions.
• Business-minded, resilient, efficient, flexible and solution-focused.
• Supports business development, including presentations, training, and networking to boost team and firm visibility.
• Potential future line management duties may require strong leadership abilities for junior staff oversight and support.

What's in it for you

We provide comprehensive support for our colleagues' health and wellbeing, including private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and regular health assessments. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle benefits designed to help our team live their best lives, such as a cycle to work scheme, access to online GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, and an electric vehicle scheme.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com

To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.

Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers and professionals everywhere. Working for a leading international law firm like Bird & Bird means working alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone. We work as one global team, with over 70% of work involving people from across the firm. And that's only increasing! It's this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive and collaborative place to work. Your firm. Your future.

If you want to find out more, visit www.twobirds.com

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Location: London